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===Dreams=== The primary focus of ''Furcadia'' is [[user-generated content]]. To this end, the ''Furcadia'' game download includes an art editor, a map creating program and a script editor. Users are encouraged to create their own virtual worlds, called Dreams, using these tools. These worlds can be uploaded to the ''Furcadia'' server and used for a variety of purposes, examples being role playing, a place to hang out with friends, or a number of other purposes. Dreams remain open to the public area in which they are uploaded, so long as it is inhabited, and, if unoccupied, it is eventually unloaded automatically. Dreams can include the use of audio files in the [[Windows Media Audio|WMA]], [[Ogg]], [[MOD (file format)|MOD]], [[S3M]], [[WAV]] and [[MIDI]] (.mid) formats, to name a few. Dreams take advantage of a relatively user-friendly coding language known as DragonSpeak, or "DS". DragonSpeak allows users to develop interactivity into their dreams, ranging from a simple action like opening a door, to far more complex uses, such as a complete game of [[chess]] or [[laser-tag]]. Dream owners are allowed to make and use [[Internet bot|bot]]s to accomplish things that DragonSpeak cannot, but these are not officially supported by ''Furcadia''. Dreams run off several file types. ".MAP" files hold the main Dream layout, ".DS" files hold the DragonSpeak code, and ".FOX" (replacing the older ".FSH/.FBJ/.FS2" formats) and [[PCX]] files hold patch art for ''Furcadia''. Every aspect of the ''Furcadia'' interface can be customized with ''Furcadia'' [[Skin (computing)|skin]]s. Skins are made with a "marbled.pcx" file that is used for the background, two ".FOX" files (buttons.fox and the customizable dsbtns.fox), a settings file (skin.ini) and several fonts. Fonts can be created using either a cleverly spaced .pcx file, or you can set a .ini file to use a windows font. If you{{'}}re using [[Wine (software)|WINE]], due to the way it handles windows fonts, the .pcx method is the way to go. While there are several types of dreams that are popular, its users continue to create new things with the tools they are given. ''Furcadia'' hosts a variety of roleplaying dreams, ranging from strict-continuity roleplay (in which the dream is its own independent world) to persona play (roleplay that is light and is governed by few rules).<ref name="Roleplay">{{Cite web | url = http://www.furcadia.com/roleplay/ | title = Roleplaying in Furcadia | publisher = Dragon's Eye Productions | accessdate = 2010-07-28 }}</ref> Roleplaying dreams also come in a number of different forms, ranging from feral (wild animal) to furre (anthropomorphic animal) to human. Many dreams revolve around fantasy plots and themes, based on popular books, television programs, ancient mythology, or original creations of ''Furcadia'' players. ''Furcadia'' itself is basically made up of several dreams, the ones made by its users and the main maps. ====Dream standards==== Although ''Furcadia'' itself is unrated, individual dreams may specify a standard which details what kind of behavior, language, and content may be allowed. Before March 2007, ''Furcadia'' used a rating system akin to the [[MPAA film rating system]]. Since March 2007, ''Furcadia'' uses its own dream standards system which allows users to define exactly what kind of behavior should be allowed on a per-dream basis. The dream standards are based on age groups, ranging from Everyone8+ to Adult Only, with specific behavior, language, and content restrictions. Some main maps—FurN and Hawthorn (previously Haven/New Haven)—immediately block the user from entering the main map if they are not within the specified age group and parental controls are enabled.<ref>''[http://www.furcadia.com/standards/ Dream Content Standards]'', Dragon's Eye Productions.</ref> ====Main maps==== [[File:FurcShot2008B.jpg|thumb|right|240px|Naia Green, one of the main maps. Also visible is the "default" skin.]] ''Furcadia'' includes a number of "main maps" — that is, public, permanent areas created by game staff. Main maps are always available, and many are included with the initial ''Furcadia'' download. The ones directly accessible from the [[user interface]] include: * ''Naia Green'', intended to be ''Furcadia''{{'}}s community center. Many Beekin volunteers gather here to help answer user questions. * ''Challenges'', a game-oriented area that includes boards for chess, checkers, "pillow wars," and others. * ''Acropolis'', an area for out-of-character socializing and dream uploads. * ''Furrabian Nights'', a Mature 16+ environment. User-created content follows guidelines set in the new dream standards and is of a mature nature. * ''Hawthorn'' (replacing ''Haven''), a Mature 16+ environment dream meant for the harsher, more savage side of ''Furcadia''. It employs the same basic layout as Haven did, with darker patching and other content-related changes. * ''Allegria Island'', a popular location for dream uploads. * ''Meovanni Village'', an area intended for persona play (a form of simplified roleplay). * ''Imaginarium'', an area intended for deeper roleplay. Most roleplay-oriented dreams are uploaded here. * ''The Wylde'', a main map for Ferians which includes thirteen different [[biome]]s with habitats upon which players can upload their dreams. * ''Vinca Nexus'', the central hub connecting the rest of the main maps, as well as your destination if your character is ejected from another map or dream. ====Other official maps==== There are several other official maps that are not accessible directly from the user interface, but are maintained by Dragons Eye Productions and/or have permanent status. The following is an incomplete list of these other official maps: * ''Pineapple Lake Resort'', the new welcome dream where new players learn about the game. It replaces the old welcome dream, which is now known as the Welcome Tutorial. * ''Welcome Tutorial'', a tutorial area where new players learn about the game. * ''Beekins Aerie'', beekins map, beekin classes and meetings held here. * ''Theriopolis'', a roleplaying map. Magic here is weak and barely exists. * ''Goldwyn'', a roleplaying map. Magic here is more prevalent. * ''Dusk 2 Dawn'', a dark, Mature 16+ map. * ''Town Meeting'', a temporary dream where an annual "Town Meeting" is held, accessible only to Silver Sponsors. * ''Silver Showcase'', a scenic map where Silver Sponsors can upload on special portals, but anyone can visit * ''Zephiroth'', a flying island-themed map that only winged players or those summoned by winged players can visit. * The five annual festival dreams, ''Jujinka's Spring Festival'', ''M'Rill's Festival of the Sun'', ''Jemmion's Rameen Festival'', ''Wolf Howl'', and ''Danival's Winter Festival''.
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